Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
Detectives have charged a third person in connection with the murder of Haseeb Bhatti and the attempted murder of another man in Dagenham in April.
Haiden Khalik-Noor, 18 (06.10.06) of Bentry Road, Dagenham was charged on Thursday, 5 December. He appeared at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 6 December where he was remanded in custody to appear next at the Old Bailey on Monday, 9 December.
At around 01:30hrs on Saturday, 20 April police were alerted by the London Ambulance Service to reports that a man had been stabbed in Rothwell Gardens, Dagenham.
Officers responded and initially found a 50-year-old man with stab wounds who was taken to hospital and later discharged.
A short time later in nearby Flamstead Road they found 23-year-old Haseeb, who had also been stabbed. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he died at the scene.
His family continues to be supported by specialist officers.
Frankie Burletson, 24 (10.02.2000) of Arden Crescent, Dagenham and Swayf Amana, 26 (01.04.1998) of Brittain Road, Dagenham have both previously been charged with murder and attempted murder.
They are in custody awaiting trial.
The investigation into the events of 20 April continues. Anyone with information who has not yet come forward is asked to call police on 101, providing the reference 0621/20APR.
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111.